Incidentally, the name of his band, Ravi Chary Crossing, was given by Zakir Hussain, inspired by his vision of blending western jazz with Indian classical music. "Zakirji's influence remains a ...

Zakir Hussain, the world-renowned Indian tabla maestro, was known for his unique ability to connect with artists across all types of musical genres like bluegrass, jazz and rock. “His instruments were ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Zakir Hussain, one of India's most ... “Ustad,” an Urdu word that means master. In 1973, Hussain formed the Indian jazz fusion band “Shakti” with jazz guitarist John ...

A live jazz album by saxophonist Charles Lloyd, Sangam was recorded in 2004 and released in 2006. The album features a unique trio, with Lloyd on saxophone, Zakir Hussain on tabla, and Eric ...

Zakir Hussain was the scion of Hindustani music ... the outpouring of dismay resounded from just about every corner of the music world. Jazz and funk, bluegrass and classical, traditional ...